Tonight’s Dinner ::: Simple Shrimp & Scallop Stir Fry

Usually we are too busy on week nights for any kind of extravagant meal {though I have been known to have dinner ready as late as 10:30 because I just had to make something fabulous}.

I just got back late last night from a work trip in Montreal. It was starting to cool off and it felt great to escape the Miami heat a bit. Since there wasn’t much time to cook this is what I whipped up.

This simple stir-fry is quick and easy. You can choose to marinate the shrimp and scallops for a few hours, but you really don’t have to. It’s made with the same sauce I used here. We made Red Quinoa instead of white or brown rice for the side.

Shrimp Stir Fry serves 3-4

1 lb peeled and de-veined shrimp

1- 1/2 lbs scallops depending on the size

1/2 large onion chopped

1 can of water chestnuts

2 scallions sliced

assorted bell peppers {I used 1 of the minis in yellow, orange, and red}

a few handfuls of snap peas- {snap and pull off the string running along the top of the pod from base to tip}

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For the sauce:

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce

4 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce

1 tbsp light soy sauce

2/3 cup water

Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Marinate the shrimp and scallops in the sauce for 2-3 hours or as long as you are able.

Heat a stir fry pan on medium-high heat. Sauté veggies in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp, scallops, and sauce and sauté uncovered until cooked to your preference. I cook it about 10 more minutes {until the sauce reduces, but the shrimp and scallops are not overcooked}.